The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation hosted the official event celebrating the street co-naming of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way, located at the intersection of St. James Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn, where the late rapper was born and raised.

The event commemorated the life and legacy of the legendary Notorious B.I.G., and his impact on music as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Hundreds of fans showed up to witness this historic moment, joining Biggie’s closest family and friends in celebration.

Notorious B.I.G.’s mother Ms. Voletta Wallace, his children T’Yanna Wallace and Christopher Wallace Jr., Lil’ Kim, Jadakiss, Lil’ Cease, DJ Enuff, Damion “DRoc” Butler, Diggy Simmons, Lisa Evers, Ralph McDaniels, DJ Mister Cee, Mark Pitts, Wayne Barrow, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, NYC Council Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, NYC Council Member of the 36th District Robert E. Cornegy Jr., and NYC Council Member of the 41st District Alicka Ampry-Samuel were in attendance.

 

 

The program began with Wayne Barrow, B.I.G.’s manager and Co-Chairman of The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, welcoming the crowd. Despite the heavy downpour of rain, fans showed up from across the country in support of the Notorious B.I.G. street naming.